The Impact of COVID-19 on Utah Women and Work
National and global reports have argued that women's employment and careers have been disproportionately impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about how this has impacted the women of Utah.
Moving Mountains for Utah Women.
The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns.
New Curriculum - Understanding Gender: An In-Depth Exploration for Educators & Parents
This 4-part series introduces educators, parents, and other influencers to research studies focused on the biological and socialized distinctions between genders with application to designing customized and effective learning experiences.
Women Leaders in Utah Government – Their Paths to Power
When both men and women work together in leadership roles, organizations thrive. This holds true for government—and democratic governance processes in general—and it supports the call to reflect gender diversity at all levels.
UWLP in the News
- Guest Op-Ed: The Power of Hope and the Resilience of Women
- Susan R. Madsen: More Empowered Women Empower More Women
- Turn Your Camera On! Deep Vs. Shallow Learning In A Virtual World
- Guest Opinion: The Child Care Single Story Is Not Helping Utah
- International Women’s Day: Let’s Do More Than Just Celebrate
- Guest Opinion: There’s No Excuse in 2021 for the Lack of Gender Diversity in Boardrooms
- Gender Parity Pledges: Do They Make A Difference?
- The Benefits of Having More Women in Politics
Featured Events
The UWLP hosts, offers, partners, and collaborates on programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls and women. View all upcoming events.
Male
Allies
Rising Athenas, Male Allies, and the Power of Gender Partnership
The authors of the Harvard Business Review books Athena Rising and Good Guys make the business case for male engagement in gender equality. Using their research and organizational best practices, they provide the “how to” for men, women, and organizational leaders who want to be intentional, inclusive, and excellent allies, leveraging mentorship, sponsorship, and workplace partnership to create a more diverse workforce.
Past
Events
Past Events
The UWLP started offering and co-hosting gatherings and events in 2014 and began capturing the “Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series” on video in 2015. We keep the past event information online as a resource for those looking for topics and speakers for future events. Our recent event videos are now posted online.
Utah
Events
Community Calendar
The community calendar lists all events in the state of Utah focused on girls and women, whether the event is for them specifically or if it is designed for influencers about how to better support and advance girls and women. To obtain this information, student interns or assistants visit all of the websites of the women’s networks, groups, and associations across the state of Utah each month. If you have an event that you would like listed, email uwlp@usu.edu.